· THAT DAY · FEBRUARY 17, 1985 · NO. 41 ·
February 17, 1985
Sunday · 41 years ago today
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
News Headlines
The New York Times
All The News That's Fit to Print
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
Top Global Headlines
- 2016: Military vehicles explode outside a Turkish Armed Forces barracks in Ankara, Turkey, killing at least 29 people and injuring 61 others.
- 2015: Eighteen people are killed and 78 injured in a stampede at a Mardi Gras parade in Haiti.
- 2011: Arab Spring: Libyan protests against Muammar Gaddafi's regime begin.
- 2011: Arab Spring: In Bahrain, security forces launch a deadly pre-dawn raid on protesters in Pearl Roundabout in Manama; the day is locally known as Bloody Thursday.
Weather in New York
44°F
Partly Cloudy
- High
- 44°F
- Low
- 21°F
- Humidity
- 62%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
Music
Billboard #1 (This Week)
Careless Whisper
Wham! Featuring George Michael
Careless Whisper
Wham! Featuring George Michael
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Movies
Top Box Office (This Week)
Back to the Future
Academy Award (1985)
Platoon
Top Box Office (This Week)
Police Story
Top Box Office (This Week)
Mr. Vampire
Top Box Office (This Week)
The Goonies
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Sun · 44°F Partly Cloudy · New York
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